Rolf de Bruin – Chief Financial Officer – Squamish Nation

PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Rolf de Bruin has accepted the role of Chief Financial Officer with Squamish Nation.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Rolf!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Alana Martens – Chief Financial Officer – Woodtone

PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Alana Martens has accepted the role of Chief Financial Officer with the Woodtone as of February 2/2026.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Alana!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Gabrielle Danwich – Director of Finance – Vancouver School Board

PFM Executive Search is pleased to share the announcement that Gabrielle Danwich will be joining the Vancouver School Board (VSB) as its Director of Finance on January 12, 2026.

Gabrielle brings more than a decade of finance leadership experience supporting large and complex organizations. She has led budgeting, financial planning, reporting, process improvement and conducted internal audits for organizations such as Wing Group (parent of Mustang Survival), Premium Brands Holdings, and KPMG. She has supported teams through growth, change and system improvements. Her experience will support VSB’s commitment to strong stewardship of public resources. Gabrielle is a CPA and certified internal auditor with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from UBC Sauder.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Gabrielle!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Raman Brar – Assistant Secretary Treasurer – Chilliwack School District

PFM is very pleased to announce Raman Brar has been appointed to the position of Assistant Secretary Treasurer with the Chilliwack School District, effective November 3, 2025.

Raman joins the District from the Fraser Health Authority, where he most recently served as Interim Executive Director. In his time with Fraser Health, Raman oversaw 12 Fraser Health hospitals and related community services, and provided leadership in budgeting, financial planning, reporting, analysis, strategic planning, risk management, and governance.

The Chilliwack School District is one of the fastest growing districts in Canada, and will be turning to Raman to support their ongoing efforts to manage their growth in a sustainable, responsible, and student-centred way.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Raman!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Dr. Roger Wong – Vice President, Medicine & Academic Affairs – Vancouver Coastal Health

PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Dr. Roger Wong has been appointed as Vancouver Coastal Health’s incoming Vice President, Medicine and Academic Affairs, effective September 1, 2025.

In this role, Dr. Wong will collaborate with medical leaders to champion clinical excellence and support VCH’s culture of continuous learning, quality improvement and patient-centered care. He will also play a vital role in supporting the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee in its mandate to advise the Board of Directors on medical care, quality and effectiveness.

Dr. Wong is a consulting physician with the Geriatric Consultation Program at Vancouver General Hospital, a clinical researcher at VCH Research Institute and a clinical professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He also recently served as Vice Dean, Education at the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Dr. Wong!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.